The usa patriot act is an act of the united states congress that was signed into law by u. The views expressed in this piece are those of the. The usa patriot act is a law passed shortly after september 11, 2001, terrorist. Security, liberty, and the usa patriot act bill of rights institute. The patriot act has not led to unnecessary censorship in the united states john ashcroft 3. The authors in this anthology present differing views on whether the patriot act protects national security, violates civil liberties, and whether it should or should not be expanded. One of the articles is taken directly from louise gerdess the patriot act gale, 2005. Conservative voices against the usa patriot act american. Bush in october 2001, that significantly expanded the search and surveillance powers of. Find the patriot act by gerdes, louise i at biblio. However, there are various underlying reasons and points of view that clarify the opposing.
The authors in this anthology present differing views on whether the. Students evaluate contradictory viewpoints concerning liberty and security. Over thirtyfive years ago, greenhaven press began publishing the opposing viewpoints series to help students gain an awareness of. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. An opposing viewpoints guide directly supports student achievement. Students will read viewpoint selections that explore the various controversies surrounding the. Download opposing viewpoints series marijuana opposing viewpoints series free books. If there were a terrorist that blew up the pentagon, the government would be able to see if any body eles was involved or planning another one. Usa patriot act, also called patriot act, in full uniting and strengthening america by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism act of 2001, u. Since the bill was signed on october 26, 2001, the patriot act has become the subject of intense controversy. Congress passed the usa patriot act on october 26, 2001, which expanded the powers of.
Security, liberty, and the usa patriot act bill of. In the first section, six articles accompanied by pictures, graphs, and political cartoons debate the legality of and the effect of the legislation on immigrants. The authors in this anthology present differing views on whether the patriot act protects shortly after the terrorist attacks. It was presented to congress days after the september 11 th attacks in 2001. How patriotic is the patriot act freedom versus security in the age of terrorism.
Many americans oppose the usa patriot act, saying much of the law infringes on constitutional privacy rights. List of books and articles about usa patriot act online. The provision allows investigators to obtain books, records, papers, documents and other items sought in connection with a terror investigation. Opposing viewpoints opposing viewpoints series abebooks passion for books. All those in favour of resolution 2004014, opposing provisions of the patriot act as it was formally known, say aye. The usa patriot act does not threaten civil liberties kate obeirne. Removing obstacles to investigating terrorism is the fifth of ten titles which comprise the. Students evaluate the constitutionality of the patriot act. The us patriot act deconstruction, civil liberties and patriotism. An opposing viewpoints guide hardback common edited by bonnie szumski, edited by helen cothran edited by lauri s friedman on. Take notice of especially descriptions of our print resources cq researcher, and titles in series we have such as opposing viewpoints, current controversies and taking sides. Presents divergent viewpoints on if the patriot act does more positive things for the united states national security than the negative ways it inhibits americans civil liberties. The patriot act advantages and disadvantages list jan 14, 2017 jul 15, 2016 by editor in chief after the 911 attacks, the government realized that the country needs a law that would help protect it from similar threats, thus the creation of the patriot act just after 43 days the event happened.
The framework of the act was drafted by president george w. The patriot act has led to increased censorship in the united states eleanor j. The patriot act threatens students privacy rights amy miller and ryan lozar. An opposing viewpoints guide hardback common hardcover 2006 by edited by helen cothran edited by lauri s friedman, edited by bonnie szumski author. Opposing viewpoints opposing viewpoints series by louise i. Has the government found an adequate balance between liberty and security in its enforcement of the patriot act. This exciting series is specifically designed to help students write effective persuasive essays and beyond. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. The usa patriot act threatens civil liberties kelly patricia omeara 2. Opposing viewpoints in context description of this database. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The patriot act and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Opposing viewpoints opposing viewpoints series 9780737730982. Modern researches, of course, show opposing viewpoints about mccarthysm as interpreted during the cold war days and now.
Those opposing the law have criticized its authorization of indefinite detentions of. Below you will find suggested books ebooks and recommended databases. Whiteheads commentary, the patriot act should be terminated, is included alongside a broad spectrum of arguments in favor of and opposed to the. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001, congress passed a complex, 342page billthe usa patriot actto help the government fight its war on terrorism. Congress passed the usa patriot act in october and the president signed it into law the same month. The book report marchapril 2002 book report 20020401 most useful in schools with religion andor philosophy courses, but should also appeal to general readers. The patriot act advantages and disadvantages list connectus. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001, congress passed a complex, 342page billthe usa patriot act to help the government fight its war on terrorism. The book report marchapril 2002 book report 20020215 most useful in schools with religion andor philosophy courses, but should also appeal to general readers. In enacting the usa patriot act just weeks after the 911 terrorist attacks, con. Presents a collection of twentyfive opposing viewpoints on the creation of the patriot act following the september 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and addresses issues of its effectiveness to national security, whether or not it violates civil liberties, and the questions of its being amended or terminated. She did not discuss the patriot act by name but described how she had worked, in the aftermath of the sept.
So now it is on the books joining the others a resolution that tells tumwater city employees that they do not have to obey provisions of the patriot act that violate the constitution. Be the first to ask a question about the patriot act. Most moderate viewpoints pertaining to the patriot act assert that it can be effective, but is growing out of control because it is unchecked and must be limited. As controversy continues to swirl around the patriot act, and various entities weigh in on the license the act provides, greenhaven press has published the patriot act. Welcome to the polk state college library guide for patriot act research topics. If you need help, click the link for ask a librarian. Explores differing views on the patriot act and uses the opposing viewpoints format to increase proficiency in writing critical essays, with emphasis on organizing ideas and arguments in the. The first book uses the patriot act to present instruction on writing a critical essay. One of the articles is taken directly from louise gerdess the patriot act. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Shortly after the terrorist attacks of september 11, 2001, congress passed.
The key difference between patriots and loyalists is the fact that the first were striving for liberty and independence from british domination while the latter were happy with british rule and believed that a unified empire was a strong empire. Bush has a man here, complained one representative. The authors in this anthology present differing views on whether the patriot act protects national security. The right to dissent has been threatened in the war on terrorism simon houpt 4. Opposing viewpoints books help prepare high school students for critical thinking and make them aware of issues that affect society today. First of all this was already a law, all they did was expand it. The patriot act infringes on international students privacy. It also sometimes, finds the patriot act as having some very significant and positive sides and that the act should not be merely seen as an appendage to mccarthyism. Presents differing views on whether the patriot act protects national security, violates civil liberties, and whether it should or should not be expanded. Offering instructive guidance in lively text, writing the critical essay.
Providing easy access to multiple sides of current, yet timeless debates, this series covers ideal subjects for persuasive writing. Difference between patriots and loyalists difference between. What constitutional principles and liberties are at stake. Repeal the patriot act news, sports, jobs post journal. The history of the usa patriot act involved many parties who opposed and supported the legislation, which was proposed, enacted and signed into law 45. All documents in ones possession financial, legal, letters, books, newspapers, pamphlets, even posters destined to be nailed to trees required the government stamps.
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